Help Aryan Escape Danger and Secure His Future
Aryan, a young man from Afghanistan, urgently needs your help. After bravely questioning the strict religious norms in his country and embracing atheism, he became a target for violence. He and his family were forced to flee from the Taliban, but Aryan was deported back to Afghanistan, where he now lives in constant fear. His life is at risk every day, but a scholarship in Europe offers him a lifeline to safety and freedom.
To qualify for this life-saving scholarship, Aryan needs to show a bank statement with €7,000 to prove he can support himself during his studies. We are raising funds to help him meet this requirement so he can leave Afghanistan and rebuild his life. Your generosity could mean the difference between life and death for him.
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Aryan’s Story
Aryan grew up in the deeply religious southern province of Afghanistan. Around the age of 16, he started educating himself, reading books and journals on human evolution. These new perspectives led him to question the religious beliefs around him, and eventually, he became an atheist. However, in a place where religion is strictly enforced, this revelation became a dangerous secret.
When people around him discovered his beliefs, they turned on him. Aryan was beaten by friends and community members before the Taliban even regained control. When the Taliban took power, they began searching for those who did not conform to Sharia law. Knowing his life was in danger, Aryan fled to Iran with his family. But after a brief period of safety, he was caught and deported back to Afghanistan. His family remains in Iran, while Aryan is now living in hiding, terrified of being discovered by the Taliban, who have been actively hunting people like him.
In his words: “I’ve had to relocate three times in the past five months because the Taliban search houses looking for people like me—ex-military and those who don’t follow Sharia. If they find me, it’s over. I’m living in constant fear. My only hope is to get out of Afghanistan and start a new life in Europe, where human rights are respected.”
Despite the danger, Aryan has applied for a scholarship in Europe, where he hopes to study computer science. This scholarship is his best chance to leave Afghanistan and secure a future for himself and his family, but time is running out. To qualify for the visa, he must show a bank statement proving he has €7,000 to support himself. Without this financial proof, he cannot leave.
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How You Can Help
We need to raise €7,000 so Aryan can provide the necessary bank statement and secure his scholarship. Every euro donated brings him one step closer to safety, allowing him to escape a country where his life is at risk every day. Aryan has no other options left. Your donation could literally save his life. Support can also be offered as a loan. Contact me if you want to know more about that option.
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Why This Matters
Aryan is someone who cherishes democracy, science, and freedom. He doesn’t deserve to be persecuted and possibly executed just because he left Islam and supported human rights. For three years, he worked 12-hour days in Iran to support his family, earning just $90 a month, before being deported back to Afghanistan. He’s tried everything to survive, but now he needs your help to get out.
Please consider donating whatever you can. Whether large or small, your contribution will be life-changing for Aryan and his family. Together, we can help him escape a life of fear and give him a chance to build a brighter future.
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Thank you for your generosity and for being part of this life-saving journey. Please share Aryan’s story with others who may want to help.
Organizer
Maarten Freriks
Organizer

